It was the first time in the history of the world that a machine carrying a man had raised itself by its own power into the air in full flight, had sailed forward without reduction of speed, and had finally landed at a point as high as that from which it started.
First powered flight
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"We do not intend to make a fortune out of this, but to make a machine that will fly."
Shocking"Learning the secret of flight from a bird was a good deal like learning the secret of magic from a magician—something the magician won't tell, and the bird can't tell."
Shocking"The first great principle of success in flying is to learn to soar without power."
Shocking"We had taken up the invention of the flying machine as a sport."
Humorous"I think it will be a long time yet before anyone will be flying at any great height or speed."
Shocking